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RGARDNER1019
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floating fish
« on: January 14, 2011, 07:18:43 AM »
Hi My goldfish Swimmy has been living in a 1 and a half gallon tank since 2008. He has always floated upside down since I bought him.  Today I noticed   2  red spots  on him.  I  moved his tank and  put new water in. He doesnt act to well. I have tried my best to keep him alive for he belongs to my 5 year old son.
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creamkiller
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Re: floating fish
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2011, 10:52:34 AM »
first thing is he needs a least a ten gallon tank with good filter  stop feeding him for a few days and he might not float anymore. test the water tell us what your water quality is  put some melifix and pimifix . then we will try and help u out form there
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Nossie
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Re: floating fish
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2011, 04:35:16 PM »
I agree with Creamkiller. After not feeding the fish for a few days, you could try feeding it with frozen peas that you thaw and pop out of their shells before feeding.

BUT, GET THE BIGGER TANK FIRST!!!!!
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fantailer
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Re: floating fish
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2011, 06:04:22 PM »
Yes please get a ten gallon tank. Wink
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axwell2010
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Re: floating fish
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2011, 01:22:56 AM »
hopefully a 10 gallon tank and no food for a few days will do it. Keep us updated!!
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Nossie
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Re: floating fish
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2011, 04:14:47 AM »
Correction: 20 gallon for one fish. There's enough water, but not enough space for an adult goldfish in a 10 g.
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